Collections Assistant

Program stream:: Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:: Collections Assistant
Organization name:: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
Job location:: Rossland, British Columbia
Length of assignment:: 2018-06-01 to 2018-09-01 (13.14 weeks)
Hourly wage:: $13.00

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s mission is to preserve and dynamically present the heritage of Rossland and area. We do this with comprehensive indoor and outdoor displays on the industrial and social history of Rossland with a particular emphasis on the mining and skiing histories of the area. We are located directly on the “Mining in the Kootenays” historic site – on top of the historic Black Bear Mine. Additionally, we have an extensive community archives, a provincial visitor information centre, numerous educational programs in-house and through outreach activities, downtown heritage walking tours, and various special events throughout the summer.
*This position is subject to funding approval and only available to full-time students that meet all YCW eligibility requirements.

Job Description:
The Collections Assistant will work with the Collections Manager and trained volunteers on various projects throughout the summer, including:
-Organize the Rossland Memories oral history pogram
-Work with staff and trained volunteers to work through the accessioning backlog
-Inventory the Roger Terhune Geology Room (and specimens currently in storage) in preparation for a new permanent exhibition
-Assist the Collections Manager in updates to permanent exhibits throughout the main museum building
-Institute key recommendations received from the Canadian Conservation Institute facility assessment in August 2017
-Assist other staff in developing four outreach programming kits
Qualifications:
Please provide your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet both the essential and desired qualifications.
The ideal candidate for this position will be currently attending post-secondary in museum, archival, or library science studies and familiar with the current practices in collections management. They will have excellent research/sourcing skills and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy under pressure. They will possess the ability to work cooperatively as part of a dynamic team.

The following is a list of additional essential qualifications necessary to this position:
-Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent public speaking abilities; articulate, polite, and friendly
-Should be very well organized, detail-oriented, and able to problem solve
-Excellent computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office/Google Docs, Wordpress, Dropbox)
-A passion for history and education

The following desired qualifications may be considered an asset for this position:
-Creativity and enthusiasm
-Experience working as or directly with a project manager
-Experience working in or with the tourism and/or cultural sector
-Knowledge of Rossland’s or West Kootenay history
-Current First Aid certificate

For more information about this position, please contact Joelle Hodgins, Museum Director of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at (250) 362-7722

Please apply with your resume, cover letter, and references by e-mail only to: museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca.

Rossland, BC has a population of about 3500 people, but the surrounding Kootenay Boundary area has approximately 30,000. The town is very close to two USA border crossings and major US cities, which bring in a lot of tourists and economic benefit to the region. The cultural industry is particularly strong with numerous gallery and performance spaces and a very strong connection to its heritage.

For information on RMDC, visit www.rosslandmuseum.ca
For more information on Rossland, visit www.tourismrossland.com

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